First Pictures with Mommy and Daddy

April 22

I look at these pictures and my eyes fill with tears of joy. These are the first moments we were able to hold our little girl.

Welcome, Ashlynne Grace

Ashlynne Grace Mabin

April 22, 2010
1:14 AM
8 pounds, 2 ounces
21 inches

She has finally arrived. The big event came very fast. We arrived at the hospital at 11:30 pm and she was born at 1:14 am on Mom's birthday. I had no time to get an epidural but I only pushed for a few minutes. We weren't t able to hold her immediately because she had the cord around her neck and came out blue.....God was watching over us and taking care of us because she is perfect and healthy!!

I was in love as soon as I saw her...holding her was magical. It brought back memories of holding my sweet Michael. It is amazing how quickly my heart filled with love! Here are some shots of our sweet angel.

Easter Pictures

These are the pictures we had done of Michael, Nolan, Katie and Robby. They really turned out pretty cute...maybe next time the photographer will catch a smile from Michael but the pictures were so much better than Christmas!

This year with Michael's Easter bunny photo, Mike and I had to get into the picture because Michael started to cry and was trying to get off the bunny's lap. :)

Easter

April 12

Our Easter this year consisted of three Easter egg hunts, lots of candy, delicious food, lots of family, and chocolate Easter balls (compliments of Dave). The morning started out with Michael finding his Easter basket. The first thing he went for was a Cadbury Cream Egg(his new favorite). After that we had a little Easter egg hunt at home and then headed to church. We visited with the Mabin clan in the afternoon for another fun filled Easter egg hunt, and then we went to the Schanberger house for our third hunt and a beautiful dinner. All in all, the day was filled with happiness and love.

Dying Easter Eggs

Here are some pictures of Michael dying Easter eggs. What an experience!! In the end he ended up crushing an egg on the table.

April 11

Churchville Elementary Park

April 10

Michael loves the slides at this park. Just look at his smile. The one slide is so high and fast that every time he slides down his cheeks jiggle and make me laugh. I love watching him have fun!!

Nolan's Trampoline

April 9

Wagon Ride

April 9

I took Michael for a wagon ride today around the neighborhood. This is one of the only times I am able to get close up shots because he is sitting still. Here are some of our little lovebug!

Nolan is 2

April 7

Today Ashlynne and Matt had Nolan's 2nd birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese. I can't believe our little lovebug is 2. He is such an amazing little guy and we love him so much!

Corvette

April 5

Recently, Michael has started being afraid of some loud noises. Here he is upset over Daddy's loud car. Only a few days later he got into the passenger seat and rode to the end of the driveway. It made Mike very happy!

Sharing a Drink

April 4

Here are the two boys sharing a drink after running all over Grandma's house. I love the friendship they share. It makes me so happy that they are so close! Look at the way Michael smiles at Nolan!